Music from North Korean loudspeakers audible in the South, but only faintly



News Music from North Korean loudspeakers audible in the South, but only faintly Border visit appears to confirm loudspeakers are operating but raises questions about purpose of low-volume broadcasts Chad O'Carroll October 2, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Loudspeakers at the DMZ Museum in South Korea \| Image: NK News, edited by NK News Locals on the South Korean border island of Ganghwa have reportedly complained in recent months about high-pitched noises from loudspeakers on the North Korean side, amid growing inter-Korean friction over dueling propaganda broadcasts. But only faint DPRK music appeared to emanate from across the border when NK News visited the area on Sunday morning, raising questions about the capabilities of North Korea’s loudspeakers and the content and volume of their broadcasts. Locals on the South Korean border island of Ganghwa have reportedly complained in recent months about high-pitched noises from loudspeakers on the North Korean side, amid growing inter-Korean friction over dueling propaganda broadcasts. But only faint DPRK music appeared to emanate from across the border when NK News visited the area on Sunday morning, raising questions about the capabilities of North Korea’s loudspeakers and the content and volume of their broadcasts. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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Music from North Korean loudspeakers audible in the South, but only faintly

Border visit appears to confirm loudspeakers are operating but raises questions about purpose of low-volume broadcasts

Chad O'Carroll October 2, 2024

Music from North Korean loudspeakers audible in the South, but only faintly

Loudspeakers at the DMZ Museum in South Korea | Image: NK News, edited by NK News

Locals on the South Korean border island of Ganghwa have reportedly complained in recent months about high-pitched noises from loudspeakers on the North Korean side, amid growing inter-Korean friction over dueling propaganda broadcasts.

But only faint DPRK music appeared to emanate from across the border when NK News visited the area on Sunday morning, raising questions about the capabilities of North Korea’s loudspeakers and the content and volume of their broadcasts.

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